I would like to know what size HGV i could drive with my UK C/C1 and C1+E license in Canada?
UK HGV to Canadian
Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by Sapper3526, Dec 6, 2021.
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Which province are you looking at? Each province has different rules regarding licensing.
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Hgv entitlement doesn't carry over. Your license will only be class 5 ( car ) but should qualify you for a class 1 learners permit. Unless you're in the maritime you'll need to do the melt stuff as well.
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As above. Your UK C+E is only valid as a car license.
You would need to complete the MELT course which is several weeks in a classroom room plus practical driving. The actual test comprises a pre-trip practical followed by an air brake practical and finally a road test.
The course seems to vary a bit from province to province but generally takes between 6 -8 weeks and costs around $8k - $10k.
You would need to have status in Canada to be eligible to do the course such as a work permit or equivalent.Russell The Trucker Thanks this. -
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It wasn't a requirement in the maritimes when it was introduced from Ontario west , and I've not heard it mentioned here yet but I'm in no doubt it'll get here.
I agree withe earlier poster suggesting it was not a sensible thing to apply this to experienced drivers, but I've see many drivers here from the sub continent, and from other places that have unusual alphabets who may hold commercial driving licenses from their own countries but are not competent to operate in North America. A quick look at you tube is all you need to confirm that ! On the basis that government isn't going to exempt some countries drivers and restrict others to needing melt its going to be here forever in one way or another.
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